Wake Up Motivated and Why you Should

wake upGood Monday morning everyone. It is 6 or 7 am on Monday morning and you are just laying there in bed. You made 2 sales last week. You don’t have a boss to make you get up at the time you scheduled yourself too and while you certainly don’t have the kind of money you want, you know that over time your residual income will build, so if you can just continue to survive in this business for a few years it will all be worth it.
 Or are you one of those people who have trouble waking up in the morning with motivation,
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The Top 10 Things sales people are Sick & Tired of Hearing

top 10 2016Good Friday morning everyone. We all know the world of merchant service sales is filled with people who couldn’t handle the demands and pressures of the job. Did you know that nearly 16% of the entire U.S. workforce is made up of salespeople from all different backgrounds, studies suggest that over 55% of sales reps shouldn’t be in their positions. These numbers may seem staggering to an outsider, but it wouldn’t take much to convince anyone who has spent significant time in sales that they’re accurate.

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The Importance of Follow Ups

follow up sales statisticsGood Wednesday morning everyone.  I’ve received several calls and emails on the topic of follow ups. I didn’t intend for this to be a follow up series, but  It drives me crazy to think about why people go through all the hard work it takes to start the sales process, prepare sales analysis/ presentations, meet with prospects, and then do not take the time to stay in touch
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3 Follow-Ups to Replace “I’m Just Touching Base”

follow upsGood Tuesday morning, I received a question from a sales partner over the weekend that ask,  Are there any better ways to follow up with a prospect other then by saying, “I’m just touching base.” I’m struggling to find a decent alternative.
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The Art of Swag in Merchant Services

art of swagHave you got any swag in your home or office?  I’ll bet you do, even without ever having been in your office.  In my office I have so much swag that every few months I end up throwing a bunch of it in the garbage.  I have desk drawers filled with swag and more swag on my desk.  In fact I’m wearing a piece of swag as I’m writing this article.
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5 Ways to Invest in Your Greatest Asset

warren buffet quoteGood Monday morning everyone. That’s a great quote from Warren Buffet isn’t it? Another great quote is “You are your greatest asset. Put your time, effort and money into training, grooming, and encouraging your greatest asset.” Most of you know that is my favorite Tom Hopkins quote. The better the things you put into yourself the greater your returns are going to be. At least, that’s how I look at it.
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